Asked by Christen Hutcheson on Sep 23, 2024

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Which of the following best describes transference?

A) The counselor ascribes a personal thought, feeling, or impulse to the client.
B) The counselor identifies with the experiences and feelings of the client.
C) The client confuses past experiences with the present reality.
D) The client projects attributes from unresolved issues with primary caregivers to the counselor.

Transference

A phenomenon in psychotherapy where clients project feelings or attitudes from past relationships onto their therapist.

Primary Caregivers

Individuals who provide the majority of care and nurturing to a child, often parents but can include other adults.

  • Acknowledge the role of initial caretaker relationships in the development of individual personality traits and later relational engagements.
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Wilma Welch1 day ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Transference occurs when the client unconsciously projects feelings, thoughts or attitudes from past relationships, particularly with primary caregivers, onto the therapist. The client may see the therapist as a parent or authority figure from their past, which can affect the therapeutic relationship and the client's ability to make progress in therapy.